Occupy the Hood organizers check out a book together

Tyree Byndom, left, and Justin Thomas look at a book during the first Occupy the Hood meeting Saturday at Byndom's home on Providence Road. Occupy the Hood is inspired by Occupy Wall Street with a focus on creating sustainable activity to better the community. About Occupy the Hood, Thomas said: "I think it's a good idea. It is important that people get involved and take ownership of the community."